Best of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Best of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

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The portrait of Egyptian Defence Minister Abdelfatah al-Sisi is seen on a street vendors cart in Egypt's landmark Tahrir square on July 4, 2013. Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, from which ousted president Mohamed Morsi hails, denounced a new 'police state' after the arrest of Islamist leaders and the closure of satellite channels. AFP PHOTO/GIANLUIGI GUERCIA

The portrait of Egyptian Defence Minister Abdelfatah al-Sisi is seen on a street vendors cart in Egypt's landmark Tahrir square on July 4, 2013. Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, from which ousted president Mohamed Morsi hails, denounced a new 'police state' after the arrest of Islamist leaders and the closure of satellite channels. AFP PHOTO/GIANLUIGI GUERCIA

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An image grab taken from Egyptian state TV shows Egypt's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi giving a live broadcast calling for public rallies this week to give him a mandate to fight 'terrorism and violence,' as Mohamed Morsi's supporters continue to protest against his ouster. (Photo by EGYPTIAN TV/AFP/Getty Images) == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT 'AFP PHOTO / EGYPTIAN TV' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===

An image grab taken from Egyptian state TV shows Egypt's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi giving a live broadcast calling for public rallies this week to give him a mandate to fight 'terrorism and violence,' as Mohamed Morsi's supporters continue to protest against his ouster. (Photo by EGYPTIAN TV/AFP/Getty Images) == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT 'AFP PHOTO / EGYPTIAN TV' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===

Egypt's Military Chief Visits Moscow

Sasha Mordovets

Egypt's Minister of Defense, First Deputy Prime Minister and likely presidential candidate, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) in Novo-Ogaryovo residence on February 13, 2014 near Moscow, Russia. Egypt's Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy are on a two-day official visit to meet with their Russian counterparts for bilateral discussions.

Egypt's Minister of Defense, First Deputy Prime Minister and likely presidential candidate, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) in Novo-Ogaryovo residence on February 13, 2014 near Moscow, Russia. Egypt's Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy are on a two-day official visit to meet with their Russian counterparts for bilateral discussions.

Egypt's Military Chief Visits Moscow

Sasha Mordovets

Egypt's Minister of Defense, First Deputy Prime Minister and likely presidential candidate, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) in Novo-Ogaryovo residence on February 13, 2014 near Moscow, Russia. Egypt's Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy are on a two-day official visit to meet with their Russian counterparts for bilateral discussions.

Egypt's Minister of Defense, First Deputy Prime Minister and likely presidential candidate, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) in Novo-Ogaryovo residence on February 13, 2014 near Moscow, Russia. Egypt's Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy are on a two-day official visit to meet with their Russian counterparts for bilateral discussions.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt Visits China

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Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) chats with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in the Great Hall of the People on December 24, 2014 in Beijing, China. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was on the second day of a state visit to China.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) chats with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in the Great Hall of the People on December 24, 2014 in Beijing, China. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was on the second day of a state visit to China.

Egyptian President al-Sisi Visits Berlin

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (L) speaks during a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) on June 3, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The meeting between the two leaders was intended to increase economic and security cooperation between their two countries, which shared 4.4 billion euros ($4.8 billion) in bilateral trade in 2014. The two disagreed over human rights issues such as capital punishment.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (L) speaks during a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) on June 3, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The meeting between the two leaders was intended to increase economic and security cooperation between their two countries, which shared 4.4 billion euros ($4.8 billion) in bilateral trade in 2014. The two disagreed over human rights issues such as capital punishment.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt Visits China

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Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) greets Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on December 23, 2014 in Beijing, China. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is undertaking his first visit to China in hopes to secure investment deals.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) greets Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on December 23, 2014 in Beijing, China. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is undertaking his first visit to China in hopes to secure investment deals.

Riot Police Clear Protestors Ahead Of The Trial Of Former President Morsi

Ed Giles

A supporter of Egypt's Defense Minister General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks to a camera crew prior to the planned trial of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi at the Cairo Police Academy on January 8, 2014 in Cairo, Egypt. A number of supporters of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood were arrested at the Cairo Police Academy on Wednesday while demonstrating against the trial, which was was adjourned by Egyptian officials to February 1, 2014 after bad weather in Alexandria reportedly prevented a helicopter transporting Morsi to the trial from taking off. (Photo by Ed Giles/Getty Images).

A supporter of Egypt's Defense Minister General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks to a camera crew prior to the planned trial of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi at the Cairo Police Academy on January 8, 2014 in Cairo, Egypt. A number of supporters of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood were arrested at the Cairo Police Academy on Wednesday while demonstrating against the trial, which was was adjourned by Egyptian officials to February 1, 2014 after bad weather in Alexandria reportedly prevented a helicopter transporting Morsi to the trial from taking off. (Photo by Ed Giles/Getty Images).

U.S. President Barack Obama Attends Bilateral Meeting With Egypt

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi attends a bilateral meeting with el-SiSi U.S. President Barack Obama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 25, 2014 in New York City. Obama and other world leaders are in New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi attends a bilateral meeting with el-SiSi U.S. President Barack Obama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 25, 2014 in New York City. Obama and other world leaders are in New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

U.S. President Barack Obama Attends Bilateral Meeting With Egypt

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi (L) attends a bilateral meeting with el-SiSi U.S. President Barack Obama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 25, 2014 in New York City. Obama and other world leaders are in New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi (L) attends a bilateral meeting with el-SiSi U.S. President Barack Obama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 25, 2014 in New York City. Obama and other world leaders are in New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

U.S. President Barack Obama Attends Bilateral Meeting With Egypt

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi (2nd L) attends a bilateral meeting with el-SiSi U.S. President Barack Obama (5th R) at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 25, 2014 in New York City. Obama and other world leaders are in New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi (2nd L) attends a bilateral meeting with el-SiSi U.S. President Barack Obama (5th R) at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 25, 2014 in New York City. Obama and other world leaders are in New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

U.S. President Barack Obama Attends Bilateral Meeting With Egypt

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi (4th L) attends a bilateral meeting with el-SiSi U.S. President Barack Obama (5th R) at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 25, 2014 in New York City. Obama and other world leaders are in New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi (4th L) attends a bilateral meeting with el-SiSi U.S. President Barack Obama (5th R) at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 25, 2014 in New York City. Obama and other world leaders are in New York for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.